A DRO (Digital Readout) displays a machine axis's exact position from a linear scale, letting an operator position manually to precise dimensions without counting handwheel turns. It's common on manual mills, lathes and grinders.
A DRO reads position but doesn't drive the axis — that's what separates a DRO-equipped manual machine from a CNC.
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